No Two Hurricanes Are Alike

Name: No Two Hurricanes Are Alike
Uploaded: 2021-02-10T00:00:00+00:00
Description: Hurricanes vary widely in size, wind speed, rainfall, and movement — making each one unique and unpredictable. This animated science video for children ages 5–10 explains how hurricanes can range from 74 to 200mph winds, drop anywhere from 6 inches to 60 inches of rain, and travel at very different speeds and paths, using Hurricane Harvey as a real-world example.

This video is a part of Animated Atmosphere, a suite of short videos produced by the UCAR Center for Science Education with FableVision Studios.

Did you know that a strong hurricane isn’t necessarily large in size? Hurricanes are called strong when they have high winds. The Saffir Simpson categories of hurricanes are based only on wind speeds. But there is more to hurricanes than wind speeds. There are other ways to describe hurricanes - for example, by the amount of rain and flooding they cause. When there is a hurricane or tropical storm heading towards the coast, get to know all about it to learn what hazards it could cause.

Transcript

[0:05] You've probably heard that no two snowflakes are alike.

[0:07] But did you know hurricanes are just as unique?

[0:10] Hurricanes can be big or small, fast or slow.

[0:13] Their wind speeds and rainfall amounts can be extremely high or relatively low.

[0:16] Hurricanes can range in size with wind speeds between 74 and 200mph.

[0:22] The typical hurricane brings 6 to 12in of rainfall, but some produce much more.

[0:26] In 2017, Hurricane Harvey dumped 60in of rain on southeast Texas.

[0:31] Typically, a hurricane travels 15 to 20mph, but can travel at speeds

[0:35] up to 60mph.

[0:36] If it stalls in one area, it can bring torrential rains.

[0:39] Some hurricanes follow a fairly straight course, while others

[0:42] leap and wobble along the path.

[0:43] Whatever it's shape, size or speed, hurricanes are a force of nature.

[0:47] Be sure to keep your eye on the weather and stay safe.